Newberry community marching for justice and equality this weekend
Newberry resident and former commissioner Alena Lawson says the March for Justice and Equality will happen on Saturday June 13th in Newberry, “rain or shine.” Lawson, […]
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Newberry community marching for justice and equality this weekend
Newberry resident and former commissioner Alena Lawson says the March for Justice and Equality will happen on Saturday June 13th in Newberry, “rain or shine.” Lawson, […]
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office seeing a rise in drug overdoses; fentanyl-laced pills could be the reason
The Alachua County Sheriff’s office reported that several recent overdose cases in the last month are connected to fentanyl-laced pills circulating the area. ASCO Public Information Officer […]
Cedar Key History Museum reopens
The Cedar Key Historical Society was founded in 1977 by a group of citizens dedicated to preserving the long and rich history of Cedar Key. And […]
A prolific career at Belleview gains Briana Robinson a scholarship to Stetson
Today’s senior spotlight is on Briana Robinson of Belleview High School. Robinson was on the Rattlers’ swimming and softball teams. She excelled on the diamond and […]
Alachua County Health Department identifies 76 new COVID-19 cases in agricultural community
The Alachua County Health Department has identified an outbreak of COVID-19 in an agricultural community in Alachua County according to Paul Myers, Alachua County Health Administrator. […]
VetFest 2020 coming to Gilchrist County
Mark your calendars for The Fourth Annual Vet-Fest brought to you by ForVets, Inc. at Otter Springs Park and Campground This is one of the biggest events in Gilchrist […]
Levy County COVID-19 cases increase to 90
When the State of Florida transitioned to the Governor’s Phase 2 reopening plan last Friday, the initial communication plan from Levy County Emergency Management was to […]
City of Alachua cancels 4th of July celebration
The City of Alachua released the following statement about its 2020 4th of July event: “Due to the State of Florida’s requirements on limiting crowd […]
Relations between the community and police are the focus of tonight’s Telephone Town Hall
The City of Gainesville will host a telephone town hall on community-police relations tonight, June 10 at 7:15 p.m. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be joined […]
Happy zoo Zoom birthday to you
Happy birthday to you. You belong in a zoo. That’s what Conservation Education Curator Jade Salamone was thinking when she developed a way for animal lovers […]
UF Health develops critical-care telemedicine to benefit COVID-19 patients in The Villages
When COVID-19 cases began climbing throughout the country in March, UF Health medical leaders in Gainesville and Central Florida focused on the need to deliver round-the-clock […]
Senior Spotlight: Gainesville High’s team captain Robbie Collins headed to Duke
Today’s senior spotlight is on Robbie Collins of the Gainesville High School baseball team. Collins, who played second base and shortstop for the Hurricanes, was a […]
County Commission matches state emergency order but keeps mask requirement
The Alachua County Board of County Commission has voted to match the latest emergency order issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis while maintaining the countywide requirement […]
College of Missionary Aviation: Preparing pilots technically and spiritually
If the term “spin training” conjures up images of an exercise class, you may want to ask the students at the College of Missionary Aviation in […]
Improved rainfall in May was good start to Florida’s rainy season
After a slow start, Florida’s rainy season kicked off in mid to late May, which rounded out the month with above-average rainfall. A full report outlining […]
Theater returns to High Springs!
When aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send to the orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they […]
Duthu’s stellar career at Trenton High School leads him to Coast Guard Academy
Today’s senior spotlight is on Wyatt Duthu of Trenton High School. Duthu played baseball and basketball for the Tigers. As a junior, he led the Tigers’ […]
Archer City Commission approves water and waste rate increases
The Archer City Commission agreed to send out 30-day notices to residents announcing rate increases for water and waste services. Commissioner Joani White made a motion […]
Alachua County opening Poe Springs this weekend
Poe Springs (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will reopen at 50% capacity on weekends only starting June 13, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Movie Series on Friday with Cars 3
Tired of staying at home? Grab your family, bring your appetite and get ready to watch Cars 3! Come join us for a family friendly, socially […]
Update: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Park construction scheduled to begin this summer
The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to provide an update […]
Gainesville commission discusses future in-person meetings
The Gainesville City Commission will continue holding virtual meetings through June 30th and are considering a location change for upcoming in-person meetings. At the June 4th […]
Glenna Li blazed a trail in track and cross country for Buchholz
Today’s senior spotlight is on Glenna Li of the Buchholz High School cross country and track teams. Li was a district, regional, and state meet qualifier. […]
The GOOD news this week… 06-07-2020
Here are seven stories from Mainstreet Daily News this week that will inspire, enlighten and engage you. Enjoy!